Portfolio
Coming from a family of golfers that participate in annual tournaments, I wanted to create an application that could be used to seamlessly plan and track all the rounds and scores that take place every year.
So I built this web application, called Tournament Tracker, that allows golf players to do just that.
I built the API using Ruby on Rails and the front end with Vue.js, using a bootstrap theme to incorporate modern visual stylings and intuitive site navigation.. Commissioners can create a tournament and manage match schedules and scoring, while all players can log their individual scores and see scores update live.
Tournament Tracker
Capstone project built at Actualize
This is an inspirational wellness quiz bot. It was built by a team of three: Benjamin Foster, Sarah Heimerdinger and Benjamin J Kamp.
This app gives the user several choices, which determine each consecutive choice until the user is presented with a useful video or playlist to view as a result of their feelings at the time.
This is a purely front-end application built with ReactJS and utilizing the ParticleJS javascript library along with some custom CSS.
Bit Better
Inspirational wellness quiz bot
Interests
Audio Production Demo
Watch a demo of some of the audio I have produced on various projects.
Work Experiences
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Teaching Assistant
ChicagoActualize Coding Bootcamp
Assist lead instructor in identifying areas that students need extra attention and guidance with
Ensure students progress through an optimal learning experience and gain the guidance needed to excel
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Web Developer
Golf Tournament Tracker: Built a website that allows golf players in an organized tournament to sign up and track scores for each round, using Rails for the API and Vue.js for the front-end. Commissioners can create a tournament and manage match schedules and scoring, while all players can log their individual scores and see scores update live. Utilizes a bootstrap theme to incorporate modern visual stylings and intuitive site navigation.
Bootcamp: Completed the intensive, 4-month Actualize bootcamp and learned Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, Vue.js. Learned how to think like a software engineer and gained the ability to tackle any new technology.
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Pete's Pizzeria & Bakehouse
ChicagoManager
Optimize Point-Of-Sale software to deliver efficient service time and facilitate increased sales potential
Maintain strong operations through hiring, training, and efficient scheduling of dedicated employees
Professional Skills
Top Skills
Ruby on Rails
Proficient in creating APIs using Rails with Ruby Logic
Vue.js
Experienced in creating beautiful web pages using the Vue.js framework to interact with complex APIs.
PostgreSQL
Well-versed in querying and interacting with SQL databases.
Other Skills
Education
Web Development
Gained knowledge and experience building web applications utilizing the following tech:
- Ruby on Rails
- JavaScript
- Vue.Js
- Bootstrap
Recording Arts
Gained knowledge and experience recording audio, building soundscapes and mixing music.
- Pro Tools
- Foley
- Studio Recording
- Location Audio
Information
About me
I'm a software developer with a passion for learning and pushing myself to my limits. I have determined that only while constantly raising the bar can I improve the quality of the products I contribute to.
My experiences learning sound design and working on game development teams showed me my passion for collaborating with others on technical projects to accomplish something greater. Working in tandem with people of various backgrounds and specialties can result in a combination of perspectives that leads to a more polished product. I enjoy embracing this type of work culture and pushing for higher standards throughout.
Working in the restaurant industry, I found opportunities to expand and utilize my skills to administer and optimize software used to assist customers and track user consumption data. I enjoy looking for ways to optimize processes and tools, and this was a great platform to practice this and learn about focusing on the clients' needs as well.
I am excited to use my diverse experiences and skill sets to build and improve applications with a focus on improving the user experience.